by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Vassar ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in theater.
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The bachelor's program at Vassar was ranked #91 on College Factual's Best Schools for theater list. It is also ranked #11 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Drama & Theater Arts Schools | 91 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vassar College handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in drama & theater arts. This is an increase of 25% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Theater majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vassar go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,339 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $20,701 for all theater students.
Part-time undergraduates at Vassar paid an average of $2,133 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,870 | $66,870 |
| Fees | $935 | $935 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,415 | $17,415 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,350 | $1,350 |
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The theater program at Vassar awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 44% of these degrees went to men with the other 56% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vassar College with a bachelor's in theater.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Vassar theater bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Vassar Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theater majors at Vassar College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 24 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 23 |
| Music | 5 |
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